Habanero and Lime Roast Turkey
Give your traditional turkey some delicious Southwestern flair by mixing the sweet heat and citrus notes of Tiger Sauce® Habanero and Lime in the marinade, the butter seasoning rub and the baste.
Ingredients
Marinade:
Turkey:
Butter Seasoning Rub:
Directions
Step 1
Combine orange juice, lime juice, Tiger Sauce® Habanero Lime, brown sugar, garlic, scallions, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne in a bowl and mix well. Place the turkey in a large container, pour the marinade over the turkey, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425℉. Remove turkey from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Make the Butter Seasoning Rub: Combine butter, sea salt and Tiger Sauce® Habanero Lime and mix well. Rub the turkey on all surfaces with the butter mixture, then gently lift the skin from the breast and press the butter mixture under the skin. Reserve a small amount of the butter mixture to baste the turkey during roasting.
Step 4
Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan or large baking sheet with a rack. Place the turkey on the oven’s middle rack and roast at 425℉ for 30 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350℉ and continue to cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting every 20 minutes with the remaining seasoned butter mixture and any pan juices and checking to make sure the exterior does become too dark. If necessary, remove the turkey, tent it with aluminum foil, and return it to the oven. Cook the turkey until a thermometer inserted into the leg area reaches 165℉ on a digital thermometer.
Step 5
When done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it stand for 15 minutes before carving.
